Jeremai
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Jeremai in the Bible?
Jeremai is identified in Ezra 10:33 as one of the men who had taken foreign wives and subsequently put them away during the post-exilic reforms. The name appears as Jeremias in the parallel account found in 1 Esdras 9:34.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying individuals like Jeremai provides concrete evidence of the specific families involved in the post-exilic religious reforms, illustrating the strict enforcement of endogamy to preserve the distinct identity of the Jewish community in Judea.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Jeremai reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jeremai in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jeremai clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:33
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Jeremai." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jeremai/